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Facilitating Innovation in Interdisciplinary Teams: The Role of Leaders and Integrative Communication 促进跨学科团队的创新:领导者的角色和整合沟通
Pub Date : 2018-07-02 DOI: 10.28945/4011
M. Salazar, T. Lant
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引用次数: 9
What is Collaborative, Interdisciplinary Reasoning? The Heart of Interdisciplinary Team Science 什么是协作、跨学科推理?跨学科团队科学的核心
Pub Date : 2018-07-02 DOI: 10.28945/4010
B. Laursen
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引用次数: 10
Transdisciplinary Communication: Introduction to the Special Issue 跨学科传播:特刊导论
Pub Date : 2018-07-02 DOI: 10.28945/4079
Shalini Misra, Gaetano R. Lotrecchiano
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引用次数: 3
When Less Is More: Empirical Study of the Relation Between Consumer Behavior and Information Provision on Commercial Landing Pages 当少即是多:消费者行为与商业登陆页信息提供关系的实证研究
Pub Date : 2018-04-20 DOI: 10.28945/4015
Nim Dvir, Ruti Gafni
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引用次数: 9
Informing on a Rugged Landscape: How Complexity Drives Our Preferred Information Sources 在崎岖的风景中告知:复杂性如何驱动我们首选的信息源
Pub Date : 2018-03-26 DOI: 10.28945/3977
T. Gill, Matthew T. Mullarkey, R. Satterfield
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引用次数: 1
Printable Table of Contents: InformingSciJ, Volume 21, 2018 刊发目录:《信息科学》,2018年第21期
Pub Date : 2018-03-26 DOI: 10.28945/3994
E. Cohen
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引用次数: 0
Collaborative Transdisciplinary Research in a Small Institution: Challenges and Opportunities. 小型机构的跨学科合作研究:挑战与机遇。
Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI: 10.28945/4028
Nilda G Medina, Loggina S Báez, Loyda B Méndez

Aim/purpose: In this paper, we discuss how a Transdisciplinary (TD) and a Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) initiative was conceptualized, developed, implemented, and sustained at a small academic institution with limited research infrastructure, emphasizing die role of capacity building.

Background: Most examples of die implementation of TD research come from large-scale initiatives in research-intensive institutions or centers widi multiple resources to establish collaborations among experts from different disciplines. However less is known about die implementation of TD and CBPR initiatives in small academic settings.

Methodology: This paper includes a discussion of the challenges and lessons learned of this process in a teaching-intensive Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), which included a research component as part of the institutional priorities when it transitioned to a 4-year college in 2001.

Contribution: We hope diat our experience helps odier researchers in similar institutions to engage in diis type of research.

Findings: In this case, a collaborative TD and CBPR initiative was successfully implemented despite limited resources for capacity building and research infrastructure, as well as diversity among researchers and community members.

Recommendation for researchers: To sustain institutional collaborative capacity in this type of institution, authors recommend continuous capacity building efforts and the development of modules and/or courses to provide formal TD training for junior faculty while encouraging researchers to interact and collaborate. In addition, the importance of the role of the community liaison is highlighted.

Impact on society: Successful TD and CBPR initiatives may have a positive impact on the reduction or elimination of health disparities which involve complex phenomena that requires a broad view from different perspectives.

Future research: Even though capacity building can facilitate the implementation of TD and CBPR, many challenges arise as an inherent result of community engagement and the integration of different disciplines. Thus, the need of continuous reflection to acknowledge them becomes critical for advancing TD and CBPR efforts.

目的/目的:在本文中,我们讨论了跨学科(TD)和基于社区的参与式研究(CBPR)计划是如何在一个研究基础设施有限的小型学术机构中概念化、发展、实施和持续的,强调了能力建设的作用。背景:TD研究的大多数案例都来自于研究密集型机构或中心的大规模倡议,这些机构或中心拥有多种资源,可以在不同学科的专家之间建立合作关系。然而,在小型学术环境中,人们对TD和CBPR计划的实施知之甚少。方法:本文讨论了一个教学密集型西班牙裔服务机构(HSI)在这一过程中的挑战和经验教训,该机构在2001年转型为四年制大学时,将研究部分作为机构优先事项的一部分。贡献:我们希望我们的经验可以帮助类似机构的其他研究人员从事这种类型的研究。结果:在这种情况下,尽管能力建设和研究基础设施的资源有限,以及研究人员和社区成员之间的多样性,但合作的TD和CBPR计划还是成功实施了。对研究人员的建议:为了维持这类机构的机构协作能力,作者建议继续努力进行能力建设,开发模块和/或课程,为初级教师提供正式的TD培训,同时鼓励研究人员进行互动和合作。此外,还强调了社区联络的重要性。对社会的影响:成功的TD和CBPR举措可能对减少或消除健康差距产生积极影响,因为这些差距涉及复杂的现象,需要从不同的角度进行广泛的观察。未来研究:尽管能力建设可以促进TD和CBPR的实施,但由于社区参与和不同学科的整合,出现了许多挑战。因此,需要不断反思以承认它们,这对于推进TD和CBPR工作至关重要。
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引用次数: 3
Communicating Transdisciplinary Characteristics In Global Regulatory Affairs: An Example From Health Professions Education 沟通全球监管事务中的跨学科特征:以卫生专业教育为例
Pub Date : 2018-01-01 DOI: 10.28945/4030
Daniela Drago, P. McDonald, Gaetano R. Lotrecchiano
Aim/Purpose This paper describes the regulatory affairs discipline as a useful case in the study of both interand transdisciplinary science and dynamics related to communication across multiple boundaries. We will 1) outline the process that led to the development of transnational competencies for regulatory affairs graduate education, 2) discuss how the process highlights the transdisciplinary character of regulatory affairs, 3) provide implications for how to communicate the influence of this characterization to future healthcare professionals, and 4) draw conclusions regarding how our lessons-learned might inform other programs of study. Background In the past few decades, the regulatory affairs profession has become more internationalized. This prompted the need for new competencies grounded in the transnational and cross-disciplinary contexts in which these professionals are required to operate. Methodology A convenience sample of experienced regulatory affairs professionals from multiple disciplines contributed to the development of transnational competencies for a master’s program in regulatory affairs using a transdisciplinary framework. Contribution An applied exemplar in which to understand how transdisciplinary characteristics can be communicated and applied in higher education. Communicating Transdisciplinary Characteristics in Global Regulatory Affairs 220 Recommendations for Practitioners This paper recommends how competencies developed from a regulatory affairs program can serve as exemplars for other applied transdisciplinary higher education programs. Impact on Society This framework provides a seldom-used reflective approach to regulatory affairs education that utilizes cross-disciplinary theory to inform competence-based formation of professionals.
目的/目的本文将监管事务学科描述为一个有用的案例,用于研究跨学科和跨学科科学以及与跨多个边界的沟通相关的动态。我们将1)概述导致监管事务研究生教育跨国能力发展的过程,2)讨论该过程如何突出监管事务的跨学科特征,3)为如何将这一特征的影响传达给未来的医疗保健专业人员提供启示,4)得出关于我们的经验教训如何为其他研究项目提供信息的结论。在过去的几十年里,监管事务行业变得更加国际化。这促使需要以跨国和跨学科背景为基础的新能力,这些专业人员需要在这些背景下运作。从多个学科中抽取经验丰富的监管事务专业人员作为样本,使用跨学科框架为监管事务硕士课程的跨国能力发展做出了贡献。提供一个应用范例,让学生了解跨学科的特点如何在高等教育中传播和应用。在全球监管事务中沟通跨学科特征220对从业者的建议本文建议如何从监管事务项目中培养能力,作为其他应用跨学科高等教育项目的范例。该框架为监管事务教育提供了一种很少使用的反思方法,该方法利用跨学科理论为专业人员的能力形成提供信息。
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引用次数: 3
Acceptance of ERP Systems: The Uses and Gratifications Theory Perspective ERP系统的接受:使用与满足理论视角
Pub Date : 2017-12-27 DOI: 10.28945/3905
Bassam Hasan
Aim/Purpose This study aims to provide a better understanding of individual acceptance of enterprise resource (ERP) systems. Based on the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) and informing science theory, the study developed and empirically tested a research model to explain the effects of ERP characteristics (specifically, informativeness and enjoyment) on ERP acceptance and use. Background Individual acceptance of ERP systems is crucial for achieving the benefits associated with ERP systems. Unfortunately, little research has focused on acceptance of ERP systems at the individual level. This study attempts to fill this void. Methodology A survey questionnaire was distributed to ERP users to collect data to empirically test the research model developed in this study. In addition to demographic and background information question, the survey contained instruments to measure the study variables. Contribution The empirical results show that UGT provides a sound theoretical framework for explaining users’ gratifications, attitudes, and behavioral intentions toward adopting and using an ERP. These results support the view that subsumes information systems and other fields that endeavor to inform their audience. Findings Individuals’ perceptions of the informativeness and entertainment of ERP systems demonstrated strong direct effects on attitude toward using and satisfaction with ERP systems. In turn, satisfaction with ERP systems showed a direct significant impact on intention to use an ERP system. Recommendations for Practitioners Maintaining a favorable environment and designing training workshops that highlight the information and enjoyment aspects of an ERP can boost users’ perceptions of ERP informativeness and enjoyment and, eventually, improve their attitude and satisfaction with an ERP. Recommendation for Researchers Researchers should test the proposed research model with other types of ERP systems and in different environments to enhance the generalizability of the results to other systems and settings. ERP Acceptance: UGT Perspective 260 Impact on Society The results of is study can be used as a foundation on which to develop plans and design strategies to enhance individual acceptance of ERP systems and realize the benefits associated with these systems. Future Research Future research should extend the research model by integrating other personal and technology variables to provide further insights into what influences individuals to accept or reject an ERP system.
目的/目的本研究旨在更好地了解个人对企业资源(ERP)系统的接受程度。本研究基于使用与满足理论(UGT)和信息科学理论,建立了ERP特征(特别是信息性和享受性)对ERP接受和使用的影响研究模型,并进行了实证检验。个人对ERP系统的接受对于实现ERP系统相关的利益至关重要。不幸的是,很少有研究集中在个人层面上接受ERP系统。这项研究试图填补这一空白。方法通过对ERP用户进行问卷调查,收集数据,实证检验本研究建立的研究模型。除了人口统计和背景资料问题外,调查还包含测量研究变量的工具。实证结果表明,UGT为解释用户对采用和使用ERP的满意度、态度和行为意图提供了一个良好的理论框架。这些结果支持将信息系统和其他领域纳入努力告知其受众的观点。研究发现,个体对ERP系统的信息性和娱乐性的感知对ERP系统的使用态度和满意度有直接影响。反过来,对ERP系统的满意度对使用ERP系统的意向有直接的显著影响。对从业者的建议保持一个有利的环境和设计培训研讨会,突出ERP的信息和享受方面,可以提高用户对ERP的信息和享受的看法,并最终提高他们对ERP的态度和满意度。研究人员建议研究人员应在其他类型的ERP系统和不同的环境中测试所提出的研究模型,以增强结果在其他系统和设置中的普遍性。这项研究的结果可以作为制定计划和设计策略的基础,以提高个人对ERP系统的接受程度,并实现与这些系统相关的好处。未来的研究未来的研究应该通过整合其他个人和技术变量来扩展研究模型,以进一步了解影响个人接受或拒绝ERP系统的因素。
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引用次数: 1
Co-development of a Wiki for Tracking the Environmental Footprint of Small Business Activities 合作发展一个追踪小型商业活动的环境足迹的Wiki
Pub Date : 2017-10-13 DOI: 10.28945/3874
H. Hasan, Corina Ionescu
Aim/Purpose Climate change mitigation is a global challenge, in which academia and business have a role to play. This research explores ways to develop a freely-available information system that would enable small businesses to identify and reduce their environmental footprint. Background While large organizations have the resources to track emissions and other pertinent data, small businesses may not, despite intentions to be more environmentally responsible. Freely available applications to track emissions focus on the carbon footprint of things, whereas activities are a more meaningful unit of analysis for business managers. Methodology Using a design science research approach, we conducted a study of a collaborative project that investigated how a low-cost, freely-available online wiki could be developed by group of students, under the guidance of university scholars and business owners. In the project, different student groups were tasked to create the wiki, input content and design a dashboard interface for managers to find data relevant to their business. The research takes an information systems view of the project, relying on the holistic notion of activity from activity theory and taking a design science approach to the study. Contribution The paper contributes to the practices of green information systems, climate change, and small business. Theoretically it provides new insights into the linear view of design science in resource poor, collaborative projects. Findings The research demonstrates the viability of an online system to track the environmental footprint of business activities. It reveals the challenges from a design science perspective of attempts to create online systems using freely available products and labor. Recommendations for Practitioners Meaningful information systems to assist small businesses to manage their environmental footprint should focus on activities not things, be low cost and easy to use. Recommendation for Researchers Complex nonlinear design science frameworks may be needed to build community-based green information systems projects.
目标/目的减缓气候变化是一项全球性挑战,学术界和商业界可在其中发挥作用。这项研究探索了开发一个免费信息系统的方法,该系统将使小企业能够识别和减少其环境足迹。虽然大型组织拥有追踪排放和其他相关数据的资源,但小型企业可能没有,尽管它们有意对环境负责。追踪排放的免费应用程序关注的是事物的碳足迹,而对企业管理者来说,活动是一个更有意义的分析单位。采用设计科学的研究方法,我们对一个合作项目进行了研究,调查如何在大学学者和企业主的指导下,由一群学生开发一个低成本、免费的在线wiki。在这个项目中,不同的学生小组被要求创建wiki,输入内容,并为管理者设计一个仪表板界面,以查找与他们的业务相关的数据。本研究从信息系统的角度看待项目,依托活动理论的整体活动概念,采用设计科学的方法进行研究。本文对绿色信息系统、气候变化和小企业的实践做出了贡献。从理论上讲,它为资源贫乏的协作项目中设计科学的线性观点提供了新的见解。研究结果表明,在线系统跟踪商业活动的环境足迹是可行的。它揭示了从设计科学的角度尝试使用免费的产品和劳动力创建在线系统的挑战。对从业员的建议协助小型企业管理其环境足迹的有意义的信息系统应侧重于活动而不是物质,成本低且易于使用。构建基于社区的绿色信息系统项目可能需要复杂的非线性设计科学框架。
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